France, Aquitaine - Perigord and Beach Combo

This route offers the chance to experience the Aquitaine region’s rich history and passes through walled cities and fortified castles. Riding through the beautiful valleys takes you through a magnificent forest, which was a refuge for locals during the One Hundred Years War. The last days of the ride are spent in Mimizan, so in addition to an historic experience, you also get some fantastic beach rides!

The marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II (Henry Plantagenet) in 1152 drew Aquitaine into a long conflict known as the One Hundred Years War. Many walled towns and castles were built during this period in response to the regions strategic, political and economic needs. This ride takes you back in time, through deep, mysterious valleys and a maze of old forest paths, which provided refuge for many of the locals during the war.

For three days of the ride, you will return each evening to the Hameau de Peyrie where you can enjoy good food from the Perigord region. You will spend four nights in this beautiful location. Each evening, you will get the opportunity to taste some amazing French wines at dinner. Three provinces border on this area - Lot, Lot et Garonne and Dordogne, so every day you get to discover new areas, new flora and fauna and, last but not least, some magnificent castles.

After four nights at Hameau de Peyrie, you will travel to Mimizan where you spend three nights in a gite in Mimizan and you get to experience beautiful beach rides and the chance to explore this amazing area.

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